How to Change Switch Control Timing Settings on an iPhone
Open your iPhone’s Settings., Tap General., Tap Accessibility., Scroll down and tap Switch Control.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.
This is the app with the gray cogs icon, usually found on one of your home screens or in a folder labeled “Utilities.” -
Step 2: Tap General.
This will be located at the top of the third section of menu options. , You can find this near the middle of your screen. , This will be under the “Interaction” tab.
On the Switch Control menu, you will see several options under “Timing”.
Auto Scanning Time:
This menu allows you to adjust Switch Control's scanning intervals.
Pause on First Item:
This gives you the option to set the Switch Control's scanning to pause on the first item in a group.
Loops:
This allows you to set how many times Switch Control cycles through the screen.
Move Repeat:
This gives you options to set a movement action to repeat while holding down a switch, and how long to wait before repeating.
Long Press:
You can set how long to hold down a switch before it’s accepted as a switch action. -
Step 3: Tap Accessibility.
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Step 4: Scroll down and tap Switch Control.
Detailed Guide
This is the app with the gray cogs icon, usually found on one of your home screens or in a folder labeled “Utilities.”
This will be located at the top of the third section of menu options. , You can find this near the middle of your screen. , This will be under the “Interaction” tab.
On the Switch Control menu, you will see several options under “Timing”.
Auto Scanning Time:
This menu allows you to adjust Switch Control's scanning intervals.
Pause on First Item:
This gives you the option to set the Switch Control's scanning to pause on the first item in a group.
Loops:
This allows you to set how many times Switch Control cycles through the screen.
Move Repeat:
This gives you options to set a movement action to repeat while holding down a switch, and how long to wait before repeating.
Long Press:
You can set how long to hold down a switch before it’s accepted as a switch action.
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